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EC Photo of the Day – Love and Respect for the Horse

July 6, 2024 Comments Off

“I call my horses ‘divine mirrors’—they reflect back the emotions you put in. If you put in love and respect and kindness and curiosity, the horse will return that.” – Allan Hamilton. Thank you to Carly Baker for this adorable photo from this week’s APHA World Championship Show! If you have a great photo of […]

EC Photo of the Day – Showmanship When the Sun Comes Up

July 5, 2024 Comments Off

“Sometimes showmanship starts when the sun is coming up and sometimes peace is found in the silence of the morning. Sometimes those two worlds collide and it is magical,” says Jennifer Hill, mom of Olivia, who is pictured here with her AQHA mare, Best Foot FWD. Photo credit: Mom! Thank you to Jennifer for the amazing […]

Around the Rings – The EMO Celebration 2024

July 5, 2024 Comments Off

The EMO Celebration is underway June 27th thru July 7th, 2024, offering AQHAopen, amateur, select, youth and novice (level 1), NSBA Futurity classes plus cattle, ranch and reining classes at South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. Find scoresheets for each day here: Score Sheets – The EMO Celebration (thecelebrationlasvegas.com) Thanks to […]

An Artistic Fourth of July Celebration from Miranda Taylor Photography

July 4, 2024 Comments Off

“We’re blessed with the opportunity to stand for something, for liberty and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to.” – Ronald Reagan. Thank you to Miranda Taylor Photography and Jerrell Performance Horses for sharing this beautiful gallery of photos featuring Clayton Jerrell aboard Who Dat Hottie!

On Fire at the 2024 APHA World Show – Sarah Rose Jons and Inferno Joe

July 4, 2024 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein Sarah Rose Jons entered Inferno Joe in the 2024 APHA World Championship Show to prepare for the 2024 AQHYA World Championship Show, and in her words, “just to have fun.” For Sarah, it was meant to be a learning experience. “I feel like every time you step foot in the show pen, […]

The All American 3 & O Novice Horse Western Pleasure Winners

July 4, 2024 Comments Off

The winners of the much anticipated The All American 3 & Over Novice Horse Western Pleasure at the Big A are below! Congratulations to the winners – keep scrolling to learn more about this historic futurity in its second year, sponsored by the Cook Family. 1: Boyd Crowder with Cole Baker for Gorman and Alice […]

EC Photo of the Day – Let Freedom Ring

July 4, 2024 Comments Off

“My daughter, Savannah Allison, age 6, and “Scooby,” age 26, were honored to carry the flag during the National Anthem at the show this past weekend!” says her Dawn Allison. “Savannah and Scooby ride in Walk Trot Ranch Rail and Walk Trot Ranch Riding at the local shows. They also run barrels and poles at […]

Oak Carter Simper, October 4, 2021 — June 30, 2024

July 4, 2024 Comments Off

Oak Carter Simper October 4, 2021 — June 30, 2024 From Rudd Funeral Home: Oak Carter Simper, our sweet little cowboy, made his last ride back home to our Father in Heaven on June 30, 2024. Oak joined Marty and Jodi on October 4, 2021, following his big brother Stihl. He was known as our […]

Even More Around the Rings – 2024 APHA World Show with the G-Man!

July 3, 2024 Comments Off

Erin Bradshaw and Elicious Capture Another World Championship

July 3, 2024 Comments Off

Tuesday at the 2024 APHA World Championship Show in the Amateur Senior Western Pleasure, Erin Bradshaw and Elicious added another world title to their long list! “Eli” has earned five World Championships and a Reserve World Championship in Western Pleasure with Erin before this date, and he has also won four World Championships in Open […]